Common questions

Why is my exhaust making noise?

Why is my exhaust making noise?

A chugging noise could mean a blockage in the exhaust system. If you hear rattling under the car it could mean that the exhaust system has become misaligned. If you can hear a loud metallic vibration, it usually means that something is touching the exhaust pipe or that a clamp, support bracket or mounting is loose.

How to troubleshoot a car exhaust or engine noise?

How to Troubleshoot a Car Exhaust or Engine Noise 1 Understanding the common noises associated with engine or exhaust component failure. 2 Whirring. 3 Hissing, gurgling, or sizzling. 4 Loud exhaust. 5 Backfiring. 6 Sputtering. 7 Tapping, clicking, or knocking. …

Why does my Chevy Silverado make a popping noise when I Turn Left?

Models: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Condition/Concern Some customers may comment on a popping noise heard from the front of the vehicle while steering left or right, specifically near the steering gears full left or full right steering position. This condition may be caused by the steering gear shaft dampener rings.

What makes a loud popping sound when you turn left?

Loud popping while turning left. Every time I turn left while in motion, the truck will make a loud popping sound. I can’t feel it in the steering wheel and the truck doesn’t drive any different, but it has progressively gotten louder.

Why does my car make a noise when I Turn on the engine?

These sounds may be caused by loose belts, bearings that are damaged inside the pulley’s or brackets or the pulley itself. In most cases, if the belts and pulley’s are in good shape, are tight and not the source of this type of noise, the water pump is the most likely candidate.

Why is my exhaust so loud at the back of my car?

In some cases, you may have a bad seal at the muffler or a loose muffler connection. Even a rear muffler replacement due to rust or wear shouldn’t break the bank. If your vehicle is complaining loudly at the rear, you likely do not have a problem with your exhaust system, but rather with the engine tuning itself.

What happens if you listen for exhaust noise?

You don’t want to end up on YouTube as the person chasing their running car down the street. Or worse than that, you could be badly hurt by a vehicle that suddenly starts to roll while you are on the ground listening for exhaust notes.

Models: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Condition/Concern Some customers may comment on a popping noise heard from the front of the vehicle while steering left or right, specifically near the steering gears full left or full right steering position. This condition may be caused by the steering gear shaft dampener rings.

Why does my car make a rumbling noise?

The exhaust system carries the exhaust gases from the front of the car to the rear. They are designed this way so you don’t inhale the exhaust fumes and also to quiet the noise engines make. A leak anywhere in this system makes a rather distinct rumbling noise.

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Ruth Doyle